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Pumpkin Haupia Crunch Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Haupia Crunch Cake

Serves 24

Topped with haupia, a traditional Hawaiian coconut custard, this cake is fun and super easy to make.

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Haupia (Coconut Custard):
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut cream (do not use lite coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted coconut flakes

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of greased 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Sprinkle half the dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup nuts over cake mix. Repeat using the second half of the cake mix and the rest of the nuts. Spoon cooled melted butter over the top.
  4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool at least 15 minutes before inverting. Loosen sides with a butter knife and gently invert cake onto a platter. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Make haupia: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water; mix until smooth. Set aside.
  6. In a small saucepan, mix coconut cream, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it starts to steam and tiny bubbles appear on the edges. Add cornstarch mixture and cook until thick, stirring constantly 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with parchment paper laid directly on top of custard to prevent a skin from forming. Cool to room temperature.
  7. Once cooled, pour haupia evenly over top of cake. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Nutrition:

Amount Per Serving (based on 24 servings)
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 270 mg
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 1 g
Total Sugar: 25 g
Added Sugars: 14 g
Protein: 3 g
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“It’s amazing and very delicious! super easy to make…ten ten recommend. ”
 

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